Small S/holder dealing prog

Artisan (UK) PLC
19 October 2001

                               Artisan (UK) plc

                     Small Shareholder Dealing Programme

Artisan (UK) plc has engaged Georgeson Shareholder Communications Ltd to
undertake a small shareholder dealing programme.

The programme, which commences on the 19th October 2001 and is available until
25th January 2002 will allow Artisan Shareholders holding 10,000 or fewer
Artisan ordinary shares, to deal at a reduced cost. Shareholders, may either
sell their shares, or gift their shares to Sharegift, or purchase additional
Artisan shares which become available through the programme.

The share price is determined by the market price on the weekly dealing day
following the request by a shareholder for disposal or purchase.

Artisan has authorised this programme as an opportunity for small shareholders
to economically realise their investments or increase them to a more
meaningful shareholding. The programme should also produce cost savings for
future years, thus providing a benefit to shareholders as a whole.


Artisan (UK) plc
Stephen Dean - Chairman
Chris Musselle - Finance Director                                  01480 436666

Georgeson Shareholder
Justin Reynolds                                                   020 7335 8722
Helpline for the programme                                        0800 096 4001

Seymour Peirce
Sarah Wharry                                                      020 7648 8700